Spoon dishes: all the flavor with less calories

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With the cold of winter, you usually want to take hot dishes, the typical spoon foods so present in our Mediterranean diet that our grandmothers prepared for us, but which, many times, we hesitate to consume for fear of gaining weight. In the last 40 years, the consumption of pulses has dropped by 70%, either because we are moving away from the traditional diet or because they are mistakenly associated with unhealthy nutrition. The truth is that you should not give up the benefits of spoon dishes. There are many options to include them in your diet, with all the flavor, but with fewer calories.
             

Accompany your stews with lean meats.
To prepare your spoon dishes you can choose to add low-fat meats such as chicken, turkey or pork. You will continue to provide flavor and protein, but you will reduce its content in saturated fats.
Moderates the use of cold meats and sausages.
It is not about dispensing with them, but to moderate how much we add. You can substitute the traditional sausage with sausages made with turkey meat, lighter and with less fat.
 

Use vegetables in your stews.
Vegetables are a good alternative to moderate the energy content of the dishes, and also provide us with a good dose of fiber. To enhance the flavor, you can add spices, garlic, onion, leek, pepper ... The ideal is to use seasonal vegetables, but today you can find all varieties also frozen, so you can enjoy them throughout the year.
 

Do not forget the vegetables.
They provide your dishes with fiber, vegetable proteins, minerals, vitamins and, in addition, they are low in fat. Do not give up adding vegetables to your stews, soups, stews, stews or vegetable stews. In addition, you can also consume them cold, cooked or in salad or pates. Surely you've tried the hummus made with chickpeas or lentils, right?
 

Spices and herbs to give an extra flavor.
You can add flavor to your spoon dishes with aromatic herbs and spices. They do not add calories, but they do contribute aroma and flavor. Some, like cumin or anise, help improve digestion. If you also have problems with salt, they are an excellent substitute.
 

Pasta, rice, and vegetables better al dente.
You can make the typical minestrone soup with seasonal vegetables and legumes. Another way to eat pasta is by adding noodles to your soups.
 

With these simple tips, you can prepare excellent dishes of spoon this winter without giving up all the flavor, but also taking care of your health. Soups, creams, legumes, rice and pasta offer infinite possibilities in their preparation, so you will never get bored of them. Also, they are an excellent option if you must bring food to work, since they do not lose flavor or properties, even if they were cooked the day before. So this winter, whether at home or at work, do not forget to grab your spoon.